Sericea lespedeza has been shown to reduce barber pole worm infections in small ruminants.
Hair sheep tend to be more resistant to gastro-intestinal parasites than wooled sheep or goats.
Teaching the next generation about worms.
Sericea lespedeza has been shown to reduce barber pole worm infections in small ruminants.
Dewormers
A dewormer or anthelmintic is a substance that kills internal parasites, usually by starving or paralyzing them. Proper and judicious use of anthelmintics is necessary to prolong their long-term effectiveness.
Combination Dewormers: The Time is Now [Timely Topic, January 2017], Dr. Ray Kaplan, University of Georgia.
Dewormers and dewormer resistance; part 5 in a six part series on worm control in goats (originally published in Goat Rancher Magazine); Steve Hart, Langston University; and American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control.
Oral moxidectin more effective; Journal of Veterinary Parasitology [Timely Topic, November 2012].
Should I consider using LongRange™ dewormer for parasite control in small ruminants?; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia [Timely Topic, August 2014].
With regard to Moxidectin injectable vs. oral issue in goats; Southern/American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [2011].
Why does it take so long for new dewormers to become available on the market for small ruminants?; Adriano Vatta, Zoetis, Kalamazoo, Michigan [Timely Topics, October 2014].
Dewormer chart for camelids; Lisa Williamson, DVM, University of Georgia [April 2015]
Dewormer chart for goats; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia [updated 2014].
Dewormer chart for sheep; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, and Lisa Williamson, DVM, MS. University of Georgia [2014].
Choosing the Right Drug for Worm Control; Lisa H. Williamson; W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
Correct Administration of Anthelmintics; Ken Pettey; W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
Extending the Efficacy of Anthelmintics; Lisa H. Williamson, University of Georgia; 10th Anniversary Conference of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [May 2013].
When Anthelmintics Can Cause Illness and Death; R. Leaske; W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
Best Management Practices for Controlling Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Proper Dewormer Use. Lisa Williamson, University of Georgia [March 2019].
Tips for treating internal parasites. Linda Coffey; NCAT-ATTRA [April 2015]
Treatment Protocols for Meningeal Worm. Small Ruminant Parasite Research. Cornell University. Added 06.08.18.